I don't think I'm gonna be so lucky with pulling the drums...but who knows. I soaked stuff down with Liquid Wrench this morning; going to see about finding or making a puller for the drums. Probably making one, I think it'll be easier.

That's what I did.
I took a piece of flat stock drilled two holes for the stud then one in the center to bolt the slide hammer too. Only took a few yanks till it popped off once I removed the axle nut.

Here's to hoping I figure out how to attach one to a Ranger drum, before the next time I need to be inside one!

Anyway...the car isn't here, but I got mostly done. The brakes work, but the handbrake only works on one side. Tear it all down again, I suppose- the cable is pulling and releasing, but the drum turns freely, so I'm sure I botched something in there.